Mind & Life cover image

Lisa Feldman Barrett - Your Emotions Aren't What You Think

Mind & Life

CHAPTER

Do You Believe Too Much in the Self?

When i went to gradual school, i was mostly interested in the self. And so one thing that's very attractive about buddhism and contemplative practices more generally is this idea that that the self is a fiction. And actually, if you believe too much in it, in this fiction, it can alienate you from your experience and really make you profoundly mise.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner